Kindergarten

3e Kindergarten Program

Our 3e Kindergarten Program caters for children 5 years old, and is based at our 3e Lido campus. After Kindergarten, children may transition to our 3e Elementary campus for Grades 1-6. Kindergarten classes are kept at a maximum of 18 students per class, with two English teachers or two Chinese teachers in each classroom. Having two teachers in each room provides maximum support for each student and allows for more meaningful small group activities.

Sample Daily Schedule

Time

Activity

8:30 – 9:15

Specialist classes (Art, Music, PE, Library)

9:15 – 10:10

English Class including: Circle Time, Daily Routines, Snack, Quiet Reading, Large Group Activities

10:10 – 10:30

Outdoor Exploration

10:30 – 11:30

English Class including: Small Group activities, Theme-based, Free Choice Activities

There is slightly more emphasis on teacher-directed instruction in both the Chinese and English classrooms in Kindergarten as compared to younger grades. Exploration and and play remain important parts of the learning process, but children’s ability to demonstrate their understanding of concepts and ability to express this understanding becomes much more sophisticated.

The increased attention span among this age groups allows for more teacher-directed activities that develop reading, writing, mathematical and critical thinking skills in both languages, building the base for them to become not only bilingual speakers but also bi-literate. As children’s social skills develop, more is expected of their ability to work in a team environment to solve problems.

Throughout Kindergarten, the Chinese and English teaching team work together to plan integrated units and projects that will be explored across both classrooms. The team of four classroom teachers and three specialist teachers (art, music and physical education) also meet regularly to discuss individual children’s development and ongoing plans for their success.